Weapons
Vajra
Indra's thunderbolt, Vedic weapon recalled in the epic world.
Sacred ObjectsBroader Hindu traditionRig VedaThunderboltIndra's vajraVajrayudha
Description
The Vajra is Indra's thunderbolt. Its home is Vedic hymn; the Mahabharata recalls it when Indra enters the story (as with the gift of the Shakti to Karna). Listed here as broader Hindu tradition with epic cross-links.
Owners
Origin
- Indra
origin, thunderbolt of Indra
Powers
- Thunderbolt of the king of the gods
Scriptural references
- Rig Veda · Indra hymns
- Mahabharata · Vana Parva
Notable uses
- Vedic battles of Indra
- Background to Indra's gift to Karna
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